A year after the ‘Freedom Convoy,’ Ottawa residents say ‘recovery’ still underway – National | Globalnews.ca
Sarah Chown’s car now rolls seamlessly through the busy downtown Ottawa intersection that, just one year ago, was made impassible by massive trucks and screaming protesters. But to this day, her drive to the Metropolitain Brasserie, a restaurant she co-owns just 200 metres from Parliament Hill, is marked by memories of the so-called “Freedom Convoy.” […]
Mendicino, LeBlanc set to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry – National | Globalnews.ca
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 22, 2022 6:51 am Updated November 22, 2022 6:52 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Top government ministers will continue testifying Tuesday at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which has already heard from more than 65 witnesses over five weeks on the federal government’s response […]
CSIS head advised Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act during convoy, inquiry hears | Globalnews.ca
The head of CSIS recommended Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoke the Emergencies Act during the so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests earlier this year, an inquiry into the decision heard. David Vigneault, the head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, told the Public Order Emergencies Commission about his advice to the prime minister during a closed-door interview […]
Ex-Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly continues testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry | Globalnews.ca
Former Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly is expected to continue his testimony Monday morning at the public inquiry investigating Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act during “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter. Sloly appeared in front of the Public Order Emergency Commission on Friday and described disorganization and a lack of communication within the Ottawa Police […]
Senior police officials to testify as Emergencies Act inquiry continues | Globalnews.ca
The Public Order Emergency Commission resumes public hearings Tuesday, with senior police members expected to testify. Two Ottawa police officers and an Ontario Provincial Police member are slated to testify at the inquiry investigating the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act. Interim Ottawa police chief Steve Bell said on Monday that in the […]
Emergencies Act inquiry: Commissioner warns against ‘adversarial’ proceedings – National | Globalnews.ca
The public hearings for the inquiry into the government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act started on Thursday, painting a picture for Canadians of the plan for the weeks ahead — and of the many disagreements that are likely to play out. In his opening remarks, Justice Paul Rouleau, chair of the Public Order Emergency […]